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Forrester: Enterprises unsure about unified comms

Most organisations are unsure of the benefits of a unified communications implementation, according to a survey of 2008 enterprise networking plans from Forrester Research.

Writing a statement of work

As straightforward as it sounds, getting a statement of work (SOW) right is no easy task. But nothing is more fundamental to the success of a project. If the statement of work is too vague, broad or generic, it can leave room for various interpretations, which will lead to trouble down the road. It’s true for an internal project, and doubly true when there are vendors involved.

Agile methodology: Why aren't you using it?

Agile methodology: Why aren't you using it?

You know agile software development makes sense, so why aren't you doing it?

The 10 biggest technology flops of the past 40 years

The 10 biggest technology flops of the past 40 years

Hype is the coin of the realm in the technology business. If you listen to vendors and the media, it might seem that every new product, service, concept or even security threat will be the Next Big Thing. Some live up to all the fuss, but many don't - and some fail spectacularly.

Desktop Linux is a reality now

Desktop Linux is a reality now

As someone who has tracked Linux’s progress since 1991 and the progress of the IT industry since 1979, I would like to offer an alternative perspective to those who dispute Linux's desktop capabilities.

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MySQL users frustrated as Sun limits new features for paying customers

MySQL users frustrated as Sun limits new features for paying customers

Open-source darling MySQL is facing a new uprising within its customer base over plans disclosed this week to reserve some key upcoming features, and their source code, for paying users of its database.

Windows XP vs Vista: What you need to know

Windows XP vs Vista: What you need to know

With Microsoft due to release Windows XP Service Pack 3 at the end of the month and then effectively kill one of its best liked operating systems in June. It will do so despite the fact that there has been a huge backlash against Windows Vista, one that's led many people to plan to skip the upgrade cycle and wait for Vista's successor before dumping XP.

The seven dirtiest jobs in IT

The seven dirtiest jobs in IT

Are you doing one of them?

Outlook 2007 users complain about slow performance

Outlook 2007 has encountered a number of problems, including sluggish performance and freezing. Without a clear explanation Microsoft have been under fire even by their most loyal professionals

Ubuntu Linux upgrade: Why you should try it

Ubuntu Linux upgrade: Why you should try it

The final release of Ubuntu 8.04 next week should silence those who say Linux is too complex for the non-techie.

Five basic security mistakes

Five basic security mistakes

Having a corporate security policy – and disseminating it – isn’t just a good idea. Both actions are required by a slew of regulations.

Google gives away free Web application security scanner

Google has released for free one of its internal tools used for testing the security of Web-based applications.

Hotel chain hit by keylogging malware

Writers of a password-stealing Trojan horse program have managed to infect hundreds of thousands of computers - including more than 14,000 within one unnamed global hotel chain.

Government IT troubleshooter will examine how to exit failing projects

The government’s newly appointed IT troubleshooter will examine how it can best exit failing technology projects, Computerworld UK has learnt.

Moody’s disciplines staff after £500m software code error

Credit ratings agency Moody’s is starting disciplinary action for some of its ratings staff and executives, amid a probe into a software error that incorrectly rated nearly $1bn (£500m) worth of a complex debt product.

New government IT chief targets billions in savings

Freshly appointed government IT chief Martin Read will head up a wide-reaching programme to slash government spending over the next 12 months through IT and back office efficiencies.

Government refuses to reveal NHS Fujitsu ‘termination’ details

The government has said it will not publish any details of cancellation clauses in Fujitsu’s £896 million contract with the NHS, or details of the termination notice, citing legal and confidentiality interests.

IT buyers 'won't pay a premium' for green products

IT organisations are reacting against a tightening economy and a perceived vendor "greenwash" by saying they are not prepared to sacrifice hardware performance for environmental considerations.

NHS CTO: ‘Standards bodies need to stop arguing’

The chief technology officer on the £12.7 billion NHS National Programme for IT has told Computerworld UK that standards bodies must ‘stop arguing’ and work together, so that the NHS can deliver highly interoperable software in hospitals across the country.

Northern Ireland IT disaster leads to £130m arrears

Shortcomings in an expensive IT system has led to rate arrears of £130m, the Northern Ireland Audit Office has revealed.

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